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  • 2 men in court over alleged generator theft

    2 men in court over alleged generator theft

    Theft

    By Funmilayo Okunade

    Ado-Ekiti, June 20, 2024 (NAN) Two men, Akinboyewa Akinola, 24, and Ogunfalu Clement, 23, on Thursday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing.

    The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a charge of stealing.

    The police prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on June 13 at about 01:00 a.m. in Oye-Ekiti.

    He alleged that the defendants stole one Elepac generator set valued at N1.6 million belonging to one Ademola George.

    Oriyomi said the offence contravened Section 302(1) (a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

    He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him study the file and assemble his witnesses.

    The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them.

    Counsel to the defendants, Mrs Adunni Olanipekun, urged the court to grant the defendants bail, with a promise that they would not jump bail.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olarewaju Owoleso, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N500,000 with two sureties in like sum.

    He adjourned the case till Aug.20 for hearing.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Abiemwense Moru

  • Police arraign man, 28, over alleged forcible entry, theft

    Arraignment

     

    By Funmilayo Okunade

     

     

    Ado-Ekiti, June 20, 2024 (NAN) The police have on Thursday arraigned a 28-year-old man, Obaike Monday, for allegedly breaking into and stealing from a farm settlement.

     

    Monday, whose address was not provided, is facing a three-count charge of forcible entry, malicious damage and stealing before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court.

     

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges.

     

    According to the prosecutor, Insp Olasunkanmi Bamikole, the defendant allegedly committed the offences with three others still large in January at Bolorunduro Camp, Igbogun farm settlement.

     

    Bamikole said the defendant and his accomplices forcibly entered the farm of the complainant, Dr Ogunmilade Johnson, and maliciously damaged some economic trees valued at N5 million.

     

    He alleged that the defendant used the trees for charcoal business without the complainant’s consent.

     

    The prosecutor said the defendant also allegedly stole tubers of cocoyam, water yam, and cassava from the farm.

     

    According to him, the offences contravened Sections 65, 363 and 302 of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.

     

    The prosecutor, however, asked the court for an adjournment to enable him to assemble his witnesses.

     

    The Defence Counsel, Mr Sunday Balogun, urged the court to grant his client bail, promising he would not jump bail.

     

    Subsequently, the Chief Magistrate, Mr Saka Afunso, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N50 000 with two sureties in like sum.

     

    Afunso said one of the sureties must be a blood relation of the defendant.

     

    He adjourned the case until July 29 for mention. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

     

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    Edited by Edith Bolokor and Moses Solanke

     

  • 3 docked for allegedly tampering with transformer in Ekiti

    Arraignment
    By Funmilayo Okunade
    Ado-Ekiti, June 20, 2024 (NAN) Three men– Gbenga Oladapo, Godwin Daniel and Dennis Martins, on Thursday, appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court charged with tampering with a transformer.
    The men, Oladapo, 33, Daniel, 20 and  Martins, 25, whose addresses were not provided, are facing a charge of tampering with a transformer.
    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the court did not take the pleas of the defendants.
    The Prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on June 12 at 1:00 a.m., in Ijero-Ekiti area of Ekiti.
    Oriyomi said that the defendants were caught by passersby tampering with a transformer in Ijero-Ekiti community.
    He said that the passersby raised alarm and members of the community apprehended the men and then handed  them over to the police for questioning.
    Oriyomi said that the offence contravened Section 9 of the Miscellaneous Offences Act, CAP,  2024.
    The prosecutor urged the court to remand the defendants  pending legal advice from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
    However, the Defence Counsel, Mr Busuyi Ayorinde, urged the court to grant his clients bail on liberal terms, promising that they would not jump bail.
    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olarewaju Owoleso,  granted the defendants bail in the sum of N500,000 each with two sureties in like sum.
    Owoleso said one of the sureties must be a property owner or a civil servant not below grade level 14 in the employ of Ekiti State Government.
    He adjourned the case until July 29 for mention.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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    Edited by Edith Bolokor/Bayo Sekoni

  • 2 men in court over alleged shop theft, breaking

    2 men in court over alleged shop breaking, theft

    Arraignment

    By Funmilayo Okunade

    Ado-Ekiti, June 6, 2024(NAN) Two men, Zeyyanu Abdullahi, 25, and Fapohunda Ebenezer, 23, on Thursday appeared before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged shop breaking and stealing.

    The defendants, of unknown addresses, are facing a two-count charge of shop breaking and stealing.

    The police prosecutor, Insp Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on May 19 at about 01:30 a.m. at Falegan Street in Ado-Ekiti.

    He alleged that the defendants broke into the shops of Daramola Tosin and Dare Ogunseeyin.

    Adeniyi said that the defendants stole one generator valued at N450,000 belonging to Daramola Tosin and also stole wears valued at N650,000 belonging to Dare Ogunseeyin.

    According to him, the offences contravened Sections 324(1)(2) and 302(1)(a) of the Criminal Laws of Ekiti State, 2021.

    The prosecutor asked the court for adjournment to enable him study the case file and present his witnesses.

    The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them.

    Counsel to the defendants, Mr Adefolaju Ayobioloja, urged the court to grant them bail, with a promise that they would not jump bail.

    The Chief Magistrate, Dolamu Babalogbon, granted bail to the defendants in the sum of N50,000 with one surety each in like sum.

    She adjourned the case till July 18 for hearing.(NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Abiemwense Moru

  • 3 men in court over alleged possession of Indian hemp

    3 men in court over alleged possession of Indian hemp

    Arraignment

    By Funmilayo Okunade

    Ado-Ekiti, June 19, 2024 (NAN) Three men, Odogwu Nelson ,28, Endurance Monday,23,  and Akinyemi Sunday,32, were on Wednesday arraigned in  an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged possession of Indian hemp.

    The defendants, of unknown addresses are facing a charge of possession of Indian hemp.

    The police prosecutor, Insp Akinwale Oriyomi, told the court that the defendants committed the offence on June 8 at about 04:00 p.m. in Ise-Ekiti.

    He alleged that the defendants had in their possession weeds suspected to be Indian hemp.

    Oriyomi said the offence contravened Section 5(b) of the Indian hemp Act LFN 2004.

    He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him to study the file and assemble his witnesses.

    The defendants, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against them.

    Counsel to the defendants, Mr Sunday Balogun, urged the court to grant the defendants bail, with a promise that they would not jump bail.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Olarewaju Owoleso, granted the defendants bail in the sum of N200, 000 with one surety each in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until July 30, for a hearing. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Nick Nicholas/Joseph Edeh

  • Man, 20, in court over alleged stealing, breach of peace

    Man, 20, in court over alleged stealing, breach of peace

    Arraignment

    By Funmilayo Okunade

    Ado-Ekiti, June 14, 2024 (NAN) A 20-year-old man, Shewalu Umaru, was on Friday, arraigned before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged stealing and breach of peace.

    Umaru, whose address was not given, is facing a two-count charge of stealing and breach of peace.

    The Police prosecutor, Insp Olasunkanmi Bamikole, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 7 at Bamigboye Area in Ado-Ekiti.

    He alleged that the defendant stole a Redmi cell phone valued N85, 000 belonging to Bejide Stella.

    Bamikole also alleged that the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause breach of peace.

    According to him, the offences contravened Sections 302 and 181(d) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State 2021.

    He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him study the case file and assemble his witnesses.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge, as there was no legal representative to defend him.

    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Saka Afunso, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N20, 000 with one surety in like sum.

    He adjourned the case until July 22, for hearing. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

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  • Police arraign man, 25, over alleged possession of Indian hemp

    Police arraign man, 25, over alleged possession of Indian hemp

    Arraignment

    By Funmilayo Okunade

    Ado-Ekiti, June 14, 2024 (NAN) The police on Friday arraigned a 25-year-old man, Kabiru Aliu, in an Ado-Ekiti Magistrates’ Court over alleged possession of Indian hemp.

    The defendant, of no fixed address, was standing trial on a one count charge of possession of Indian hemp.

    The police prosecutor, Insp Sodiq Adeniyi, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on June 5 at about 05:00 p.m in Ado-Ekiti.

    He alleged that the defendant had in his possession weeds suspected to be Indian hemp and illicit drugs.

    Adeniyi said the offence contravened Section 5 (b) of the Indian Hemp Act 2004.

    He urged the court to adjourn the case to enable him study the case file and present his witnesses.

    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge preferred against him.

    Counsel to the defendant, Mrs Adunni Olanipekun, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.

    The Magistrate, Mrs Olubunmi Bamidele, granted the defendant bail in the sum of N20, 000 with one surety in like sum.

    She adjourned the case until July 11, for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Ayodeji Alabi/Joseph Edeh

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Man, 21, to spend 2 years in jail for housebreaking, theft

    Man, 21, to spend 2 years in jail for housebreaking, theft

    Sentence

    By Funmilayo Okunade

    Ado-Ekiti, June 13, 2024 (NAN) An Ado-Ekiti Magistrate’s Court, on Thursday, sentenced a 21-year-old man, Saidu Abass, to two years imprisonment for housebreaking and stealing.

    The convict was arraigned on a four-count charge bordering on conspiracy, housebreaking, stealing and unlawful escape from custody.

    Delivering judgment, Magistrate Olatomiwa Daramola found the convict guilty following his guilty plea to the four count charge.

     

    Daramola sentenced Abass on count one to three months imprisonment or  N2,000 fine, and on count two, one-year imprisonment or N3,000 fine.

     

    The magistrate pronounced one-year imprisonment for count three or N5,000 fine while for count four, three months imprisonment or N2,000 fine.

    She said that the sentences were to run concurrently.

    Earlier, the prosecutor, Insp Raymond Osas, had told the court that Abass and two others, who are still at large, committed the offences on May 16.

    Osas said that the convict and his accomplices allegedly committed the offences at 5:00 p.m. behind Christ Life Gospel Church, Agric Olope Area in Ado-Ekiti.

    The prosecutor said that the men broke into the dwelling house of one Ademurele Bamidele.

    He added that they stole a 26-inch OX standing fan, fridge engine, MPS player, extension socket and 30 litres of palm oil all valued at N350,000 belonging to the complainant.

    He said that the convict was arrested, but escaped from lawful custody on May 18 at 6:34p.m., at Agric Olope police station in Ado-Ekiti.

    According to him, the offences contravened Sections 421, 328, 302 and 120(b) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)

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    Edited by Nick Nicholas/Bayo Sekoni

  • Police arraign man, 32, over alleged stealing of phones

    Stealing
    By Funmilayo Okunade
    Ado-Ekiti, June 13, 2024 (NAN) The police on Thursday arraigned a 32-year-old man, Babatunde Olaoluwa, before an Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing cell phones.
    The defendant, of no fixed address, is facing a four-count charge bordering on stealing.
    The Police Prosecutor, Insp Olasunkanmi Bamikole, told the court that the defendant committed the offences on April 12 at about 10:15 a.m. at C.A.C., Oke-Isegun in Oye-Ekiti.
    Bamikole said that the defendant stole one Tecno Spark 10c phone, valued at N100,000, belonging to one Akinwunmi Joshua.
    He said that on April 7, at about 12 noon at the same church, the defendant also stole one Tecno POP 8, valued at N100,000, belonging to one Ajiboye Eniola.
    The prosecutor further stated that on March 24, at about 11 a.m. at the same church, Olaoluwa equally stole an iPhone 11 phone, valued at N300,000, property of one Adewunmi Emmanuel.
    He also said that on April 7, at about 9 a.m. at the same church, the defendant stole an Infinix Smart 7 phone, valued at 120,000, belonging to one Abegunde Rachael.
    According to him, the offences contravened Section 302(1)(a) of the Criminal Law of Ekiti State, 2021.
    Bamikole asked the court for adjournment to enable him to study the case file and present his witnesses.
    The defendant, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against him.
    Counsel to the defendant, Mr Tunmise Akinwumi, urged the court to grant the defendant bail, with a promise that he would not jump bail.
    The Chief Magistrate, Mr Saka Afunso, granted bail to the defendant in the sum of N100,000, with two sureties in like sum.
    Saka said that one of the sureties must be a relation to the defendant.
    He, thereafter, adjourned the case till July 11 for hearing. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
    FOA/WAS
    Edited by ‘Wale Sadeeq

  • Oyebanji urges tree planting to mitigate effects of rainstorms

    Rainstorm
    By Funmilayo Okunade
    Itapaji- Ekiti (Ekiti), June 10, 2024 (NAN) Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti, has appealed to residents of the state to embrace tree planting to mitigate the alarming destruction of buildings by rainstorms.
    The governor said this, on Monday, in Itapaji-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area , while inspecting some buildings that were destroyed by rainstorm in the town.
    Oyebanji, represented by the deputy governor, Mrs Monisade Afuye, said the recurrent havoc in some communities could have been averted, if residents had planted trees capable of serving as buffers against wind storms.
    He said that available records indicated that 10 buildings including a public institution were affected by the rainstorm while 50 people had been rendered homeless
    Oyebanji also advised landlords to ensure that not only quality building materials are used, but that qualified professionals are employed for construction works.
    The governor sympathised with the victims, and pledged the support of the state government to provide temporary accommodation to those who had  been rendered homeless.
    “This is one occurrence that is heart-rending, very devastating. I have never seen any rainstorm of this extent.
    “Not long ago, we went to inspect some buildings that were destroyed at Ijelu-Ekiti and Omu-Ekiti in Oye Local Government.
    The reccurrence of this kind of incidence is becoming worrisome to us as a government .
    “We thank God that nobody died, but losing property under this avoidable situation is painful.
    We want our people to embrace tree planting around their houses. Trees are wind breakers that can help us protect our structures against damage,” Oyebanji stated.
    The deputy governor visited the home of a 120-year-old victim, Chief Fabunmi Ajayi to sympathise with her over the damage to her building.
    Conducting Adefuye and other officials round the community, the Olu of Itapaji-Ekiti, Oba Abdulazees Adebanjo, thanked the state government for promptly visiting the scene and showing compassion to the victims.
    Oba Adebanjo, who was represented by Oluketu of Itapaji, Chief Olaoye Olusesan, appealed to the government to come to the aid of the victims and give support that could bail them out their current precarious situation.
    The traditional ruler also implored the governor to assist in restoring electricity  to the agrarian community, which had been in darkness for 16 years.
    “The last time we had electricity supply here in Itapaji was 2008. This had affected our local economy.
    “Some of those who were into private businesses had either folded up or left the town. We need help in this regard”, Oba Adebanjo said.
    On the governor’s entourage were: Chairman of Ikole Local Government, Mr Bayo Omojola, his counterpart in Ajoni LCDA, Mr Michael Ogungbemi, Director General, Office of Community Engagement, Mrs Mary Oso- Omotoso, General Manager, Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency, Mr Kayode Asaolu, among others. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
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    Edited by Bayo Sekoni